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Davis C.
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Des Plaines, IL
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Need foundation repair, bowed basement wall

Davis C.
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Des Plaines, IL
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One wall in my basement is bowing in due to previous drainage issues, that have since been cleared up. I had a structural engineer advise it needs to be reinforced with anchor, or a bracing system. He gave me a referral and I have someone coming in next week. 

I would like to get a few more bids though, so I would appreciate any other referrals. 

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Michael Gessner
  • Pomona, NY
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Michael Gessner
  • Pomona, NY
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I'd have the engineer draw something up depending on the severity, I did one a few years back for a client the foundation was in bed rock and alot of water pressure against it,we back filled 3/4 of the wall with gravel to drain it and relieve the pressure then installed I beams along the interior back wall to reinforce it. Good luck

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